Geologist-Hydrogeologist/Engineering Geologist

Job Responsibilities:

• Founded in Canada in 1960, Golder Associates is a respected, employee-owned, global company providing consulting, design, and construction services in earth, environment, and related areas of energy. Our clients span the world's major economic drivers: oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, power, transportation, water resources, and more. Our staff of over 8,000 deliver deep technical understanding, cross-disciplinary thinking and a passion to help our clients succeed.
• Golder Associates is currently seeking an entry to mid-level Geologist/Hydrogeologist/Engineering Geologist for our Sunnyvale, CA office.

This position requires:

• BS degree in geology, hydrogeology or geological engineering
• 2 to 3 years of geologic or environmental project experience
• Strong, effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel
• This role will involve a mix of office and field work; extended local, national, and/or international overnight travel and fieldwork as dictated by project demands
• Candidate must be willing to operate and maintain field testing and monitoring equipment, and able to lift 50 pounds

Demonstrated experience in the following areas is a plus:

• Subsurface investigation processes including: drilling, soil classification, and well installation
• Groundwater, surface water, and soil sampling techniques and procedures
• Field Hydraulic testing (i.e., pump tests, slug tests, packer tests, etc.)
• Drilling and logging of rock core
• Data interpretation and report writing
• Preparation of geologic boring logs, cross-sections, groundwater contour maps and isoconcentration maps
• Investigation and characterization of geologic hazards including slope stability, faulting, and liquefaction

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Advanced degree(s), e.g. Masters degree in geology, hydrogeology or engineering geology or geologic engineering
• Specialized computer skills including database applications, groundwater and contaminant modeling software, AutoCAD and/or gINT
• Practical experience working within California and working knowledge of RWQCB regulations
• Aptitude for mechanical and electrical skills as applied to field instrumentation
• Ability to work independently and within groups
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER health and safety training and/or MSHA Part 46/48 training